The injections reduced weekly alcohol cravings, reduced average drinks on drinking days, and led to fewer heavy drinking days.
Scientists at the University of Southern California monitored 48 people with alcohol use disorder, which can leave people with the inability to control their drinking despite negative consequences.
The drugs, best known for their use in weight loss and diabetes treatment, also appeared to reduce how many cigarettes people smoked.
The study, completed by scientists at the University of Southern California, confirms anecdotal reports that Ozempic and Wegovy users were getting fewer cravings for alcohol.
Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs help people reduce their drinking, a new study has found.
